Avro Vulcan XH558 final flight

The Avro Vulcan XH558 made its final flight on 28 October at Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster, Sheffield. The bomber had been restored to airworthiness in October 2007 by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust and made numerous appearances at airshows. Unfortunately, the aircraft’s age and total flight hours are such that still flying it is becoming complicated and hazardous and the decision to end its flying career was announced in May 2015. It will be maintained in a running condition, allowing it to start its engines and taxi.